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#ReadingChallenge Try a New Section in the Bookstore

Normally I take old posts and rewrite them every Monday, which is technically what I’m still doing, but I say that lightly in this case. Back October 25, 2012, I wrote a book review for a debut author, and I discussed why I think the debut author section is my favorite section in the bookstore.… Continue reading #ReadingChallenge Try a New Section in the Bookstore

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#SATurday: Reviewing Novels as an Author

#SATurday: Reviewing Novels as an Author Back in the day—way back when—Goodreads didn’t exist, and I’m pretty sure (maybe not) Amazon didn’t even have a rating system for books. It was just Barnes & Noble and Borders, but mainly Barnes & Noble for me (R.I.P. Borders). I’m talking about the mid-90s. I used to buy… Continue reading #SATurday: Reviewing Novels as an Author

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10 Cry-Worthy Books From My College Years

Announcements:  Take Me Tomorrow now has a book trailer, which I hope you’ll take a minute to watch, like, and share before you read today’s post! Thank you. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgJ0A_G7jD8 10 Cry-Worthy Books From My College Years After I wrote Books That Changed My Childhood, I received a few emails asking me about my other novels, so… Continue reading 10 Cry-Worthy Books From My College Years

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Publishing Tips: Nonfiction

Quick announcement: if you can produce a review before the end of May, email me at shannonathompson@aol.com for a FREE copy of Minutes Before Sunset via Smashwords!  I'm switching it up today! I normally talk about young-adult fiction, specifically sci-fi or fantasy, but I thought I'd leave a list of nonfiction journals where you all can submit… Continue reading Publishing Tips: Nonfiction